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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15

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iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 221 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 92,000In Stock
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iPhone 15

iPhone 15

  • 171 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 90,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the stronger choice: it has a bigger battery (4,441 mAh), optical zoom, more RAM (8 GB) and a newer, faster A17 Pro chip, while the iPhone 15 is lighter (171 g).

Weight

iPhone 15 Pro Max
221 g
iPhone 15
171 g

Display

iPhone 15 Pro Max
About 6.7 inch screen
iPhone 15
About 6.1 inch screen

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor
iPhone 15
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor

Memory

iPhone 15 Pro Max
8 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 15
6 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

iPhone 15 Pro Max
4,441 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 15
3,349 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • Bigger battery: 4,441 mAh (vs 3,349 mAh).
  • More memory: 8 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
  • Telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.
  • Larger 6.7-inch screen (vs 6.1-inch).
  • Newer A17 Pro chip (vs A16).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).

iPhone 15

  • Lighter: 171 g (vs 221 g).

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PriorityiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi6.1-inch OLED display, 461 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceApple A17 Pro processorApple A16 Bionic processor
Memory8 GB RAM6 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery capacity4,441 mAh battery3,349 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15
Announced2023, September 122023, September 12
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2023, September 22
Model numbersA2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4
SAR (US)1.07 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1487203 (v10); GeekBench: 7237 (v6.0)AnTuTu: 1354651 (v10); GeekBench: 6526 (v6); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness1787 nits max brightness (measured)1643 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Measured loudspeaker loudness-24.5 LUFS (Very good)-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 16:01hActive use score 13:20h
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 118hEndurance rating 98h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Dimensions159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight221 g (7.80 oz)171 g (6.03 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Display features120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~461 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~89.8% screen-to-body ratio~86.4% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
ProcessorApple A17 Pro (3 nm)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node3 nm4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
RAM8GB6GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
Front camera12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Periscope telephoto camera12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom—
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
BatteryLi-Ion 4441 mAhLi-Ion 3349 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3106; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2849; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3105; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A31081, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2846; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3089; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A3092
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3106; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2849; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3105; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A31081, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2846; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3089; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3092
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural TitaniumBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 15
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have video output to a monitor over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better buy; the iPhone 15 makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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